It’s a dream come true for a Labasa couple to be spending Diwali together as husband and wife.

Rohitesh Prasad a civil engineer while his newly wedded wife, Saleshni Vandana, a registered nurse of Labasa, got married on Wednesday at the Naag Mandir in Labasa.

“It’s a dream of every couple to celebrate Diwali together and being traditionally married just before Diwali has made our dream come true as well,” Mr Prasad said.

“We have been planning to get married just before Diwali and it’s fortunate that everything worked out as planned.

“So, it is a blessing to have my wife beside me during this Diwali.

“Since this is our first Diwali together, we are quite nervous and happy at the same time and we’re looking forward to every Diwali in the coming years.

A shy and very happy wife, Mrs Prasad could not contain her happiness.

“We just have a lot in common and from the first time we met, it was like we were meant to be together,” Mrs. Prasad said.

“I am so happy that my husband and I got married during the festival of lights. We will be looking forward to Diwali every year for our anniversary.

“We would like to wish everyone a happy Diwali and may the festival of lights bring joy to every home,” she said.

Edited by Selita Bolanavanua

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